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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.98, 1,673.59 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.98, 1,673.59 and 385.38 is: 577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.98 : 1,673.59 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.98/1,673.59 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.98x = 1,673.59 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.98x = 644,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,971.50/1,115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.94

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